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1 Australian Greyhound Racing Association GROUP RACE CALENDAR Proudly sponsored by

2 Message from the Australian Greyhound Racing Association elcome to the Australian Greyhound Racing Association s 2013/2014 Group Racing Calendar. WThis year s Calendar comprises a total of 100 Group events categorised as 32, 33 and 39 Group 3 events. In addition, a total of 15 events have been included in this year s calendar. This year s printed calendar breaks the events down into, and sections. It also highlights events, summarises the long distance events and also highlights the premier events for youngsters, the AGRA Aged Classic events in separate sections. The printed calendar also lists all events in chronological order, a must for those enthusiasts following Group racing on a week by week basis. Once again, AGRA is delighted to have its Group Racing calendar sponsored by Sky Racing. Sky Racing s association with AGRA has been central to developing the profile of Group Racing and we are delighted to once again have a positive and mutually beneficial media partnership in place. Greyhound enthusiasts are also advised that AGRA has redesigned its website The site is easy to navigate and is a one stop shop where tracking past, present and future group racing is available. I wish all involved in supporting, participating or promoting events within the 2013/2014 Group Race Calendar the best of fortunes. Brenton Scott AGRA GROUP RACE CO-ORDINATOR A Message from Sky Racing Sky Racing continues to greatly value its media partnership with the Australian Greyhound Racing Association. The Group Racing Calendar promotes the very best in the sport of greyhound racing and we are pleased to contribute. Group Racing plays an important role in the profiling of the best of greyhound racing. It drives the interest of the media, wagering customers and potential participants. Sky Racing will again continue to promote awareness of Group Racing via its Sky 1 and Sky 2 coverage and the weekly Catching Pen and Chasing and Pacing Extra programs. Sky Racing congratulates AGRA on again presenting a superb array of Group events. I look forward to enjoying the offerings of 2013/14. Brendan Parnell CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Sky Racing Disclaimer: The Australian Greyhound Racing Association has published this Calendar as a service to the Greyhound Industry. At the time of completion, the information was believed to be correct. The Calendar has been published in good faith, but the AGRA does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracies it may contain. Persons considering nominating for events promoted in this Calendar are therefore advised to confirm dates and other relevant information with the host organisations. In addition, readers are advised that eligibility conditions printed in this calendar are, due to space restrictions, often summarised in abbreviated form. More detailed information is available on the AGRA website ( and again further enquiries with the host clubs is recommended. 2

3 AGRA Group Racing Greyhound of the Year and Associated Awards AGRA Australian Greyhound of the Year Year Greyhound 2002 Boomeroo 2003 Bombastic Shiraz 2004 Whisky Assassin 2005 Pure Octane 2006 Betty s Angel 2007 Flashing Floods 2008 El Galo 2009 Cindeen Shelby 2010 El Grand Senor 2011 Dyna Tron 2012 Miata AGRA Australian Trainer of the Year Year Trainer 2007 Jason Thompson 2008 Reg Kay 2009 Graeme Bate 2010 Darren McDonald 2011 Graeme Bate 2012 Jason Thompson AGRA Australian Stud Dog of the Year Year Stud Dog 2007 Token Prince and Brett Lee (joint winners) 2008 Bombastic Shiraz and Token Prince (joint winners) 2009 Bombastic Shiraz 2010 Surf Lorian 2011 Collision 2012 Bombastic Shiraz AGRA Australian Brood Bitch of the Year Year Brood Bitch 2007 Flood Fawn 2008 Chinatown Babe 2009 Thai Again 2010 Rosemary Bale 2011 Abbadale Gold 2012 Winsome Bluebird AGRA Run of the Year Year Run of the Year 2007 Miss Grub 2008 Chinatown Lad 2009 Turanza Bale 2010 Satanic Cash 2011 He Knows Uno 2012 Bizarre Barbie AGRA Australian Hall of Fame Inductees Greyhounds Based on Racing Performance Year of Induction Greyhound 1999 Tenthill Doll 1999 Flying Amy 1999 Rapid Journey 1999 Highly Blessed 2000 Chief Havoc 2000 zoom Top 2001 Macareena 2001 Rookie Rebel 2001 Sandi s Me Mum 2002 Brett Lee 2002 Bold Trease 2003 National Lass 2003 Winifred Bale 2004 Lizrene 2005 Bogie Leigh 2006 Temlee 2006 Black Top 2007 Paua To Burn Male Greyhound Based on Breeding Performance Year of Induction Greyhound 2008 Temlee 2009 Black Top Female Greyhound Based on Breeding Performance Year of Induction Greyhound 2008 Osti Too 2009 Wee Sal Trainers Year of Induction Recipient 2007 Sam Bladon 2008 Ray Herbert 2008 Jim Coleman 2009 Ned Bryant 2009 Stan Cleverley 2010 vivian James Beresford 2010 Doug Payne 2011 Paul Cauchi 2011 Tony Zammit Breeders Year of Induction Recipient 2008 Rod Deakin 2008 Allen Wheeler Administrators Year of Induction Recipient 2008 Arthur Morgan 2008 Roy Maidment 2008 Howard Ashton 2009 J.G.(Jack) Nelson 2009 vic Peters 2009 Henry Harrison 2010 Brian Johnstone 2010 Noel Banks 2011 Albert Bunny Hewton 2011 ken Carr Associates Year of Induction Recipient 2008 Bill Pearson 2008 Paul Ambrosoli 2009 Dr Jim Gannon 2009 Frank Kennedy 2011 Dr John Murray Cover: Pictured in this year s cover are the winners of the 2012 National Sprint and Distance Championship held in Tasmania at Tattersall s Park Hobart on August 25, The TattsBet National Sprint Championship was won by Fabregas, owned by Paul Westerveld and trained by David Hirst. The Wrest Point National Distance Championship was won by Miata, owned by Nichole Wheeler-Whye and Paul Stuart, trained by Paul Stuart. 3

4 2012/ /14 Events Garrards Winter Carnival Cup 520m June 27, July 4 Best greyhounds nominated. AGRA National Sprint Championship 525m August 24 Greyhounds to qualify from each State $100,000 Hudson Pacific Maturity Classic 525m July 13, 20, 27 Best 96 Greyhounds whelped on or after January 1, 2011 plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. AGRA National Distance Championship 725m August 24 Greyhounds to qualify from each State Dapto GRC Sportingbet Megastar 520m September 5, 12 September 5 Heat for Best 8 greyhounds nominated. GRSA Angle Park Triple M Adelaide Cup 515m October 3, 10 Best greyhounds nominated. Maidens Ineligible $150,000 Topgun 525m October 26 By invitation only. Centrebet Vic Peters Classic 520m October 26 November 2, 9 Best 80 greyhounds plus reserves whelped on or after April 1, Maidens ineligible. Hume Cup (Sponsored by Hume Council) 600m October 26, November 4 Best greyhounds nominated. Maidens Ineligible $100,000 Bold Trease Carnival Cup 715m November 14, 21 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. $350,000 Melbourne Cup 515m November 14, 21 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. SKY Racing Brisbane Cup 520m November 28 December 5 Best greyhounds nominated Hobart GRC Tattsbet Hobart Thousand 461m December 12, 19 Best 64 Greyhounds nominated plus reserves Sale GRC Sale Cup 650m December 18, 26 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible $100,000 Silver Chief Classic 525m December 21, 28 January 4 Male greyhounds whelped on or after June 1, Maidens ineligible. $100,000 Centrebet Paws Of Thunder 520m January 11, 18 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. 4

5 2013/14 Events NSW NCA Unibet Gardens Newcastle Herald National Derby 515m January 24, 31 February 7 Best 48 male greyhounds whelped on or after July 1, Maidens ineligible. NSW NCA Unibet Gardens Dogpro National Futurity 515m January 24, 31 February 7 Best 48 female greyhounds whelped on or after July 1, Maidens ineligible. $140,000 GWA Cannington Sky Racing Perth Cup 530m February 1, 8 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. $80,000 GWA Cannington Sky Racing Galaxy 715m February 1, 8 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. $100,000 Macro Meats Temlee 525m February 15 Best 8 greyhounds by invitation Macro Meats Rookie Rebel 600m February 15 Best 8 greyhounds by invitation Macro Meats Zoom Top 725m February 15 Best 8 greyhounds by invitation $100,000 Macro Meats Super Stayers 725m February 22 March 1 Best greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. $250,000 Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Australian Cup 525m February 22 March 1 Best greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. $250,000 Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg 520m April 5, 12, 19 Best 80 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Association Cup 720m April 12, 19 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. $100,000 Macro Meats Sapphire Crown 515m May 8, 15 Best 32 female greyhounds nominated plus reserves. $175,000 Sandown Cup 715m May 15, 22 Best greyhounds nominated. Macro Meats Gold Cup 710m June 5, 12 Best greyhounds nominated. Rapidvite Peter Mosman Classic 520m June 7, 14, 21 Best 80 greyhounds nominated plus reserves whelped on or after December 1, Maidens ineligible. Garrards Winter Carnival Cup 520m June 26 July 3 Best greyhounds nominated. 5

6 2013/14 Events HOST RACE NAme dates FIRST Eligibility Conditions PRIZE McKenna Memorial 595m July 4, 11 $40,000 Best greyhounds nominated. AWM Distance Championship 725m July 20, 27 $40,000 Best greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. NSW NCA Unibet Gardens Multicam Black Top 515m August 24, 31 $40,000 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible Shepparton GRC Shepparton Cup 450m September 9, 13 $43,750 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Multiquip Bob Payne Spring Sprint 520m September 21, 28 $40,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. GRV Great Chase 525m October 9 $43,750 Victorian bred and trained greyhounds with 1 5 wins. Maidens ineligible. Geelong GRC Geelong Gold Cup 460m October 14, 18 $43,750 Best 64 greyhounds nominated. Maidens ineligible Lismore Lismore Workers Club Cup 520m October 15, 22 $40,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. GWA Cannington All Stars Sprint 530m October 19, 26 $40,000 Best greyhounds nominated. Dapto GRC Country Winnebago Puppy Classic 520m November 21, 28 December 5 Ballarat GRC Mega Merch Ballarat Cup 450m November 27 December 4 Greyhounds sold through the 2012 Dapto Puppy Auction $43,750 Best 64 greyhounds nominated. Maidens Ineligible Laurels Classic 515m December 12, 19, 26 $50,000 Best 64 Female greyhounds whelped on or after June 1, Maidens ineligible. Gosford Woy Woy Poultry Gosford Cup 515m December 31 January 7 $40,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Cranbourne GRC Cranbourne Cup 520m January 1, 8 $43,750 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible Summer Distance Plate 720m January 11, 18 $40,000 Best 16 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Warragul GRC Warragul Cup 460m January 19, 24 $43,750 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Healesville GRC Healesville Cup 350m February 2, 9 $43,750 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Launceston GRC Curtains & Blinds Launceston February 3, 10, 17 $40,000 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Cup 515m Ipswich GRC Vince Curry Memorial February 4, 11, 20 $40,000 Best Maiden greyhounds nominated. Maiden 520m* Horsham GRC Horsham Cup 480m March 4, 8 $43,750 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible Richmond GRC Richmond Derby 535m March 8, 15 $40,000 Best male greyhounds nominated. Ipswich GRC Ipswich Auction Series 520m March 11, 18, 25 $40,000 Greyhounds sold through the 2012 Auction April 3 Maitland Maitland Cup 450m March 20, 27 $40,000 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. 6

7 2013/14 Events HOST RACE NAme dates FIRST Eligibility Conditions PRIZE Launching Pad 515m April 10, 17 $40,000 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. 30 starts or less. 1-5 wins. Warrnambool GRC Warrnambool Classic 450m April 15, 16, 23, 30 Best greyhounds nominated whelped between July 1, 2011 and June 30, Periodic Nomination fees apply. Bendigo GRC Bendigo Cup 425m April 16, 20 $43,750 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Macro Meats Bogie Leigh Futurity 520m April 14, 24 $40,000 Best female greyhounds nominated plus reserves whelped on or after October 1, Maidens inelgible. Warrnambool GRC Warrnambool Cup 450m April 23, 30 $43,750 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Brandons Electrical Queensland Derby 520m April 24 May 1 $40,000 Best male greyhounds nominated plus reserves whelped on or after October 1, Maidens ineligible. Harrison-Dawson 515m May 8, 15 $100,000 Best 32 male greyhounds nominated plus reserves. GWA Cannington Brittons WA Derby 530m May 17, 24 $40,000 Best male greyhounds nominated whelped on or after November 1, Maidens ineligible. Traralgon GRC Traralgon Cup 513m June 14, 20 $43,750 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. GWA Cannington Solo WA Oaks 530m June 28 July 5 $40,000 Best female greyhounds nominated whelped on or after December 1, Maidens ineligible. * courtesy of special status ranking 7

8 2013/14 Events HOST RACE NAme dates FIRST Eligibility Conditions PRIZE NSW NCA Unibet Gardens Laurie Healion Memorial Maiden 515m July, 20, 26 August 2 $25,000 Best 80 maiden greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Darwin GA of the NT Darwin Cup 537m July 29, August 2 $25,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Townsville GRC Lounds Fresh Seafood Townsville Cup 498m Dapto GRC Dapto Maiden 520m August 29 September 5, 12 August 20, 27 $25,000 Best 64 greyhounds nominated. Maidens ineligible $25,000 Best 80 maiden greyhounds nominated. GRSA Angle Park Coffex Coffee Oaks 515m September 5, 12 $25,000 Best female greyhounds whelped on or after March 1, Maidens ineligible. Chairman s Cup 720m September 7, 14 $25,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Canberra GRC Canberra Cup 530m September 8, 15 $25,000 Best greyhounds nominated plus reserves. GRSA Angle Park Schweppes Derby 515m September 12, 19 $25,000 Best male greyhounds whelped on or after March 1, Maidens ineligible. Casino GRC Charcoal Inn Casino Cup 484m September 20, 27 $25,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Topcat Video Cup 725m September 21, 28 $25,000 Best greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. Gold Coast Cup 520m October 3, 10 $25,000 Best greyhounds nominated. GWA Mandurah Solo Mandurah Cup 490m October 4, 11 $25,000 Best greyhounds nominated. Bohemia Crystal Sydney Cup 720m October 5, 12 $25,000 Best 16 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Shoalhaven GRC Ltd Nowra Spring Puppy Classic 520m October 7, 14, 19 $25,000 Greyhounds welped between July 1, 2011 to December 31, Having paid nomination fee. GRSA Gawler Gawler Gold Cup 531m October 29, $25,000 Best greyhounds nominated. November 3 RSN Silver Bullet 525m November 4 $25,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Sir John Dillon Memorial 595m November 7 $25,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Ipswich GRC City of Ipswich Gold Cup 520m November 7, 14 $25,000 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Macro Meats Shootout 515m November 7 $50,000 Best 4 greyhounds nominated. GWA Cannington Young Stars Classic 530m November 9, 16 $25,000 Greyhounds whelped on or after May 1, Maidens ineligible. GRSA Angle Park Brian Johnstone 515m November 20, 28 December 5 Schweppes Summer Cup 720m November 30 December 7 $25,000 SA bred greyhounds whelped between June 1, 2011 and December 31, $25,000 Best 16 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. AAA Radiators Christmas Gift 520m December 7, 14 $25,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. GWA Mandurah Mandurah Mail Birthday Cup 405m January 3, 10 $25,000 Best greyhounds nominated based on grade. 8

9 2013/14 Events HOST RACE NAme dates FIRST Eligibility Conditions PRIZE North West Greyhound Racing Club Dowling McCarthy & Hankook Tyres Devonport Cup 452m January 7, 14 $25,000 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Bulli Centrebet Bulli Gold Plate 472m January 22, 29 $25,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Big Dog Cup 600m January 30, February 6 $25,000 Best greyhounds nominated. GWA Cannington Sky Racing Perth Cup Consolation 530m February 8 $25,000 Second eight qualifying greyhounds from Perth Cup heats GRV VBIS Breeders Series 525m February 12, 19 March 1 $25,000 Victorian Bred Maidens Only. Shoalhaven GRC Nowra Summer Puppy Classic 520m March 17, 24, 29 $25,000 Greyhounds whelped between January 1, 2012 and June 30, $100 fee paid prior to 12 months of age Betfair Cup 720m March 22, 29 $25,000 Best 16 greyhounds nomianted plus reserves. New Sensation 520m April 4, 11, 19 $25,000 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves, whelped on or after Centrebet Magic Maiden 520m April 6, 11, 19 $25,000 Best 88 Maiden greyhounds nominated plus reserves. The Ambrosoli 520m April 19 $25,000 For greyhounds that finished third and fourth in the semi-finals of the Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg Evans & Son Jewellers Ladies Bracelet 520m April 26 May 3 $25,000 Best 32 female greyhounds nominated plus reserves. The Lizrene 715m May 1 $25,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Bert Bryant Memorial 595m May 1 $25,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. GRSA Angle Park The Howard Ashton 515m May 14, 22, 29 $25,000 SA bred greyhounds whelped between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012 Bulli Ranvet Gold Cup 472m May 21, 28 $25,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. 9

10 2013/14 Races HOST RACE NAME DATES FIRST Eligibility Conditions PRIZE Cup Night Middle Distance 595m November 21 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Cup Night Sprint 515m November 21 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. NSW NCA Unibet Gardens All Pro Newcastle Cup 715m December 13 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. GRSA Angle Park SA Sprint Championship 515m January 9, 16 $15,000 Best SA trained & domiciled greyhounds nominated. Maidment Memorial 595m January 23 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Australian Sprint 515m January 23 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Ultra Sense 520m April 12, 19 $15,000 Best greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. Easter Gift 515m April 17 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Bill Collins Memorial 515m May 1 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Richmond GRC Bess Electrical Oaks 535m May 10, 17 $20,000 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus Reserves. Maidens ineligible. Cup Night Sprint 515m May 22 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Cup Night Stayers 715m May 22 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Shepparton GRC Northern Districts Cup 450m June 2, 7 $25,000 Victorian bred greyhounds with no city wins, with less than 25,000 in steaks prizemoney, having had started twice at Shepparton. Tatts Bet Flying Amy Classic 520m June 5, 12 $15,000 Best greyhounds nominated whelped on or after December 1, Superstayers 710m June 19 $15,000 By invitation only. 10

11 2013/14 Middle Distance & Staying Events Summary HOST RACE NAme GROUP DATE FIRST Eligibility Conditions PRIZE McKenna Memorial 595m 2 July 4, 11 $40,000 Best greyhounds nominated. AWM Distance Championship 725m AGRA National Distance Championship 725m 2 July 20, 27 $40,000 Best greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. 1 August 24 Greyhounds to qualify from each State Chairman s Cup 720m 3 September 7, 14 $25,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Topcat Video Cup 725m 3 September 21, 28 $25,000 Best greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. Bohemia Crystal Sydney Cup 720m Hume Cup (Sponsored by Hume Council) 600m 3 October 5, 12 $25,000 Best 16 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. 1 October 26, November 4 Best greyhounds nominated. Maidens Ineligible Sir John Dillon Memorial 595m 3 November 7 $25,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Bold Trease Carnival Cup 715m 1 November 14, 21 $100,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Cup Night Middle Distance 595m November 21 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. NSW NCA Unibet Gardens Schweppes Summer Cup 720m 3 November 30 $25,000 Best 16 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. December 7 All Pro Newcastle Cup 715m December 13 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Sale GRC Sale Cup 650m 1 December 18, 26 Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. Summer Distance Plate 720m 2 January 11, 18 $40,000 Best 16 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidment Memorial 595m January 23 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Big Dog Cup 600m 3 January 30, $25,000 Best greyhounds nominated. February 6 GWA Cannington Sky Racing Galaxy 715m 1 February 1, 8 $80,000 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Macro Meats Zoom Top 725m 1 February 15 Best 8 greyhounds by invitation Macro Meats Rookie Rebel 600m 1 February 15 Best 8 greyhounds by invitation Macro Meats Super Stayers 725m 1 February 22 March 1 $100,000 Best greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. Betfair Cup 720m 3 March 22, 29 $25,000 Best 16 greyhounds nomianted plus reserves. Association Cup 720m 1 April 12, 19 Best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. The Lizrene 715m 3 May 1 $25,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Bert Bryant Memorial 595m 3 May 1 $25,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Sandown Cup 715m 1 May 15, 22 $175,000 Best greyhounds nominated. Cup Night Stayers 715m May 22 $15,000 Best 8 greyhounds nominated. Macro Meats Gold Cup 710m 1 June 5, 12 Best greyhounds nominated. Superstayers 710m June 19 $15,000 By invitation only. 11

12 2013/14 Hudson Pacific Maturity Classic 525m 1 July 13, 20, 27 $100,000 Best 96 Greyhounds whelped on or after January 1, 2011 plus reserves. Maidens ineligible. GRSA Angle Park Coffex Coffee Oaks 515m 3 September 5, 12 $25,000 Best female greyhounds whelped on or after March 1, Maidens ineligible. GRSA Angle Park Schweppes Derby 515m 3 September 12, 19 $25,000 Best male greyhounds whelped on or after March 1, Maidens ineligible. Centrebet Vic Peters Classic 520m 1 October 26 November 2, 9 Best 80 greyhounds plus reserves whelped on or after April 1, Maidens ineligible. GWA Cannington Young Stars Classic 530m 3 November 9, 16 $25,000 Greyhounds whelped on or after May 1, Maidens ineligible. Laurels Classic 515m 2 December 12, 19, 26 Silver Chief Classic 525m 1 December 21, 28 January 4 NSW NCA Unibet Gardens NSW NCA Unibet Gardens Newcastle Herald National Derby 515m Dogpro National Futurity 515m Macro Meats Bogie Leigh Futurity 520m Brandons Electrical Queensland Derby 520m 1 January 24, 31 February 7 1 January 24, 31 February 7 $50,000 Best 64 Female greyhounds whelped on or after June 1, Maidens ineligible. $100,000 Male greyhounds whelped on or after June 1, Maidens ineligible. Best 48 male greyhounds whelped on or after July 1, Maidens ineligible. Best 48 female greyhounds whelped on or after July 1, Maidens ineligible. 2 April 14, 24 $40,000 Best female greyhounds nominated plus reserves whelped on or after October 1, Maidens inelgible. 2 April 24 May 1 $40,000 Best male greyhounds nominated plus reserves whelped on or after October 1, Maidens ineligible. GWA Cannington Brittons WA Derby 530m 2 May 17, 24 $40,000 Best male greyhounds nominated whelped on or after November 1, Maidens ineligible. Rapidvite Peter Mosman Classic 520m AGRA Age Restricted Classics HOST RACE NAME GROUP DATES FIRST Eligibility Conditions PRIZE 1 June 7, 14, 21 Best 80 greyhounds nominated plus reserves whelped on or after December 1, Maidens ineligible. GWA Cannington Solo WA Oaks 530m 2 June 28 July 5 $40,000 Best female greyhounds nominated whelped on or after December 1, Maidens ineligible. 12

13 2013/14 Chronological Calendar july 2013 Garrards Winter Carnival Cup 520m June 27, July 4 McKenna Memorial 595m July 4, 11 Hudson Pacific Maturity Classic 525m July 13, 20, 27 AWM Distance Championship 725m July 20, 27 NSW NCA Unibet Gardens Laurie Healion Memorial Maiden 515m July, 20, 26 August 2 Darwin GA of the NT Darwin Cup 537m July 29, August 2 august 2013 Townsville GRC Lounds Fresh Seafood Townsville Cup 498m August 20, 27 AGRA National Sprint Championship 525m August 24 AGRA National Distance Championship 725m August 24 NSW NCA Unibet Gardens Multicam Black Top 515m August 24, 31 Dapto GRC Dapto Maiden 520m August 29 September 5, 12 september 2013 Dapto GRC Sportingbet Megastar 520m September 5, 12 GRSA Angle Park Coffex Coffee Oaks 515m September 5, 12 Chairman s Cup 720m September 7, 14 Canberra GRC Canberra Cup 530m September 8, 15 Shepparton GRC Shepparton Cup 450m September 9, 13 GRSA Angle Park Schweppes Derby 515m September 12, 19 Casino GRC Charcoal Inn Casino Cup 484m September 20, 27 Multiquip Bob Payne Spring Sprint 520m September 21, 28 Topcat Video Cup 725m September 21, 28 october 2013 GRSA Angle Park Triple M Adelaide Cup 515m October 3, 10 Gold Coast Cup 520m October 3, 10 GWA Mandurah Solo Mandurah Cup 490m October 4, 11 Bohemia Crystal Sydney Cup 720m October 5, 12 Shoalhaven GRC Ltd Nowra Spring Puppy Classic 520m October 7, 14, 19 GRV Great Chase 525m October 9 Geelong GRC Geelong Gold Cup 460m October 14, 18 Lismore Lismore Workers Club Cup 520m October 15, 22 GWA Cannington All Stars Sprint 530m October 19, 26 Topgun 525m October 26 Centrebet Vic Peters Classic 520m October 26 November 2, 9 Hume Cup (Sponsored by Hume Council) 600m October 26, November 4 GRSA Gawler Gawler Gold Cup 531m October 29, November 3 november 2013 RSN Silver Bullet 525m November 4 Sir John Dillon Memorial 595m November 7 Ipswich GRC City of Ipswich Gold Cup 520m November 7, 14 Macro Meats Shootout 515m November 7 GWA Cannington Young Star Classic 530m November 9, 16 Bold Trease Carnival Cup 715m November 14, 21 Melbourne Cup 515m November 14, 21 13

14 2013/14 Chronological Calendar GRSA Angle Park Brian Johnstone 515m November 20, 28 December 5 Dapto GRC Country Winnebago Puppy Classic 520m November 21, 28 December 5 Cup Night Middle Distance 595m November 21 Cup Night Sprint 515m November 21 Ballarat GRC Mega Merch Ballarat Cup 450m November 27 December 4 SKY Racing Brisbane Cup 520m November 28 December 5 Schweppes Summer Cup 720m November 30 December 7 december 2013 AAA Radiators Christmas Gift 520m December 7, 14 Hobart GRC Tattsbet Hobart Thousand 461m December 12, 19 Laurels Classic 515m December 12, 19, 26 NSW NCA Unibet Gardens All Pro Newcastle Cup 715m December 13 Sale GRC Sale Cup 650m December 18, 26 Silver Chief Classic 525m December 21, 28 January 4 Gosford Woy Woy Poultry Gosford Cup 515m December 31 January 7 january 2014 Cranbourne GRC Cranbourne Cup 520m January 1, 8 GWA Mandurah Mandurah Mail Birthday Cup 405m January 3, 10 North West Greyhound Racing Club Dowling McCarthy & Hankook Tyres Devonport Cup 452m January 7, 14 GRSA Angle Park SA Sprint Championship 515m January 9, 16 Centrebet Paws Of Thunder 520m January 11, 18 Summer Distance Plate 720m January 11, 18 Warragul GRC Warragul Cup 460m January 19, 24 Bulli Centrebet Bulli Gold Plate 472m January 22, 29 Maidment Memorial 595m January 23 Australian Sprint 515m January 23 NSW NCA Unibet Gardens Newcastle Herald National Derby 515m January 24, 31 February 7 NSW NCA Unibet Gardens Dogpro National Futurity 515m January 24, 31 February 7 Big Dog Cup 600m January 30, February 6 february 2014 GWA Cannington Sky Racing Perth Cup 530m February 1, 8 GWA Cannington Sky Racing Galaxy 715m February 1, 8 Healesville GRC Healesville Cup 350m February 2, 9 Launceston GRC Curtains & Blinds Launceston Cup 515m February 3, 10, 17 Ipswich GRC Vince Curry Memorial Maiden 520m February 4, 11, 20 GWA Cannington Sky Racing Perth Cup Consolation 530m February 8 GRV VBIS Breeders Series 525m February 12, 19 March 1 Macro Meats Temlee 525m February 15 Macro Meats Rookie Rebel 600m February 15 Macro Meats Zoom Top 725m February 15 Macro Meats Super Stayers 725m February 22 March 1 Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Australian Cup 525m February 22 March 1 march 2014 Horsham GRC Horsham Cup 480m March 4, 8 14

15 2013/14 Chronological Calendar Richmond GRC Richmond Derby 535m March 8, 15 Ipswich GRC Ipswich Auction Series 520m March 11, 18, 25 April 3 Shoalhaven GRC Nowra Summer Puppy Classic 520m March 17, 24, 29 Maitland Maitland Cup 450m March 20, 27 Betfair Cup 720m March 22, 29 april 2014 New Sensation 520m April 4, 11, 19 Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg 520m April 5, 12, 19 Centrebet Magic Maiden 520m April 6, 11, 19 Launching Pad 515m April 10, 17 Association Cup 720m April 12, 19 Ultra Sense 520m April 12, 19 Warrnambool GRC Warrnambool Classic 450m April 15, 16, 23, 30 Bendigo GRC Bendigo Cup 425m April 16, 20 Macro Meats Bogie Leigh Futurity 520m April 14, 24 Easter Gift 515m LIsted April 17 The Ambrosoli 520m April 19 Warrnambool GRC Warrnambool Cup 450m April 23, 30 Brandons Electrical Queensland Derby 520m April 24 May 1 Evans & Son Jewellers Ladies Bracelet 520m April 26 May 3 may 2014 The Lizrene 715m May 1 Bill Collins Memorial 515m May 1 Bert Bryant Memorial 595m May 1 Macro Meats Sapphire Crown 515m May 8, 15 Harrison-Dawson 515m May 8, 15 Richmond GRC Bess Electrical Oaks 535m May 10, 17 GRSA Angle Park The Howard Ashton 515m May 14, 22, 29 Sandown Cup 715m May 15, 22 GWA Cannington Brittons WA Derby 530m May 17, 24 Bulli Ranvet Gold Cup 472m May 21, 28 Cup Night Sprint 515m May 22 Cup Night Stayers 715m May 22 june 2014 Shepparton GRC Northern Districts Cup 450m June 2, 7 Macro Meats Gold Cup 710m June 5, 12 Tatts Bet Flying Amy Classic 520m June 5, 12 Rapidvite Peter Mosman Classic 520m June 7, 14, 21 Traralgon GRC Traralgon Cup 513m June 14, 20 Superstayers 710m June 19 Garrards Winter Carnival Cup 520m June 26 July 3 GWA Cannington Solo WA Oaks 530m June 28 July 5 15

16 The AGRA NATIONALS 2013 NATIONAL SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP 525m GRAND FINAL The Meadows, Victoria Saturday, August 24, 2013 First Prize - Grand Final () Club Track Distance Heat State Final GRSA Angle Park 515m August 1 August 8 520m August 1 August 8 520m August 3 August 10 WAGRA Cannington 530m August 3 August 10 LGRC Launceston 515m August 5 August m August 10 August NATIONAL DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 725m GRAND FINAL The Meadows, Victoria Saturday, August 24, 2013 First Prize - Grand Final () Club Track Distance Heat State Final GRSA Angle Park 731m August 1 August 8 710m August 1 August 8 720m August 3 August 10 WAGRA Cannington 715m August 3 August 10 LGRC Launceston 720m August 5 August m August 10 August 17 Nominations Close for all States with the relevant Authorities at 12noon on Friday, July 26, 2013 Special Conditions of Entry forms are available at all AGRA Clubs 16

17 Selection Criteria for Group Races Primary Criteria 1. status shall apply to established events which carry a minimum prizemoney of cash and have been conducted for at least 6 years or are protected status or special status events. Winner s prizemoney must be between 65% and 74% of the total prizemoney paid to the first three placegetters. 2. status shall apply to established events which carry prizemoney of between $40,000 and $74,999 cash and have been conducted for at least 6 years or are special status events. Winner s prizemoney must be between 65% and 74% of the total prizemoney paid to the first three placegetters. 3. status shall apply to established events which carry prizemoney of between $25,000 and $39,999 cash and have been conducted for a minimum of three years or are special status events. Winner s prizemoney must be between 65% and 74% of the total prizemoney paid to the first three placegetters. 4. status shall apply to those events which carry between $15,000 and $24,999 cash. Winner s prizemoney must be between 65% and 74% of the total prizemoney paid to the first three placegetters. General Criteria 1. All registered greyhounds clubs in Australia are eligible to apply to the Group Race Co-Ordinator of the AGRA to have their respective feature events classified according to this criteria and must do so annually on the special Group and Race application form. All Group and Race applications will be subject to consideration by the AGRA Group Race Committee. The Group Race Committee will comprise the Chief Executive Officers of all AGRA Member Organisations as applies at any time. Once the Group and Race Calendar has been approved by the Group Racing Committee and ratified at an AGRA General Meeting the following conditions apply to any organisation proposing a date change: (a) (b) (c) That any changes to Group dates proposed by a club subsequent to the calendar approval by AGRA, be requested via the AGRA Group Race Committee. The decision of the AGRA Group Race Committee is to be upheld by the applying club. Where a club disregards the decision of the AGRA Group Race Committee or changes a Group race dates without advising the AGRA Group Race Committee, then the future Group status of the said event maybe reviewed. 2. Where a new event satisfies the prizemoney criteria for or and has been conducted for a minimum of three consecutive years, such event shall receive Group status one lower in ranking, i.e. or, whichever is applicable. If the new event is conducted for a further three years, it will be elevated to the Group status that its prizemoney warranted, provided that the said prizemoney was paid throughout the aforementioned further three years. (For example a new event which carries prizemoney of $40,000 will not receive its initial ranking until Year 4 and in that connection, in Year 4 it will carry status irrespective of whether the prizemoney paid continued to be $40,000 or was, say, elevated to. Following a further consecutive three years of a minimum prizemoney standard equal to the Group levels above, the event will receive its appropriate ranking in Year 7, noting of course that the race must carry the respective minimum prizemoney for at least the three years immediately prior to Year 7). 17

18 Selection Criteria for Group Races 3. Where a new event satisfies the prizemoney criteria for, it must be conducted for three years, satisfying the prizemoney criteria in each of the three years, before it is able to be considered for Group 3 ranking. Any new event which receives ranking in Year 4 of conduct must be conducted for a further two years (ie six years in total) before it is able to be considered for an elevation in Group status irrespective of prizemoney paid. 4. Should any event drop in status for whatever reason, that event shall not be elevated to its former Group or status until it has been conducted for a minimum period of three years and carried appropriate prizemoney for the new ranking. 5. The Group Race Committee is entitled to use its discretion, by invitation, to enable a event to be ranked irrespective of the minimum prizemoney requirement, or maintain such event as a event in circumstances where the event has been conducted for a period in excess of 25 years. Where the Group Race is ranked under this clause, it will be referred to as a protected event. Any event granted protected status will have such status reviewed annually by the Group Race Committee. 6. The Group Race Committee is empowered to issue a caution to any club conducting a Group Race advising that consideration may be given to downgrading a race should the event not meet the required standard of its classification. i Should the event attract nominations of mediocre standard; ii Should the event lack nomination numbers; iii The hosting club be struggling to sustain prizemoney levels. (The caution clause would be applied with a majority vote of the Group Racing Committee determining that the clubs be so advised and they be given two years until further review. The Committee will then decide whether there has been improvement in the event over the past three years and conducts a vote to determine whether the event should be downgraded, de-listed in the case of or retain its status). 7. Any event, including existing events, which in the opinion of the Group Race Committee, has its conditions of entry significantly amended and which is therefore considered to be a new event, will be classified as such and be subject to the criteria for new events. 8. Where an event (a) is restricted to greyhounds bred and/or owned and/or trained in a particular State or Territory or (b) is restricted to greyhounds sold through a particular sale or auction or (c) requires the payment of a nomination, commission or entry fee higher than $100 or (d) requires a nomination fee to be paid prior to eligible greyhounds becoming 12 months of age; such event shall not, in any circumstances, receive Group status higher than. 9. No event for Maiden greyhounds shall be classified higher than, irrespective of the prizemoney paid. 10. The Group Race Committee may consider applications for events to receive Group ranking outside the primary and general criteria set down, provided the Group Race Committee is satisfied with the reasons detailed in the special application. Where the Group Race Committee agrees to provide a ranking outside of primary and general criteria, the event will be considered to have received special status. All special status rankings will be reviewed by the Group Race Committee annually. 11. The Australian Greyhound Racing Association will ratify all Group and Race applications and decisions of the Group Race Committee at its Annual or Bi-Annual General Meetings. 18

19 Selection Criteria for Group Races Levies for Group Races Levies apply to all Group Races which are approved by the Group Race Committee and included in the Group Race Calendar. Invoices are forwarded to each club by the AGRA Treasurer. The levies payable are as follows: $400 plus GST. $255 plus GST. $125 plus GST. $50 plus GST. AGRA Age Restricted Classic Events As part of its promotion of Group Racing AGRA classifies a series of Age Restricted Events as Age Restricted Classics. To be eligible for consideration and categorisation as an Age Restricted Classic, the said race must meet the following requirements: The event must be ranked as a, or event. The event, whether open to male greyhounds only, female greyhounds only or both, is to be restricted to greyhounds that were no older than 30 months of age on the first day of the month in which the heats of the event are scheduled to be staged when dates are initially approved by AGRA. The event must not be (a) restricted to greyhounds bred and/or owned and/or trained in a particular State or Territory or (b) restricted to greyhounds sold through a particular sale or auction or (c) require the payment of a nomination, commission or entry fee higher than $100 or (d) require a nomination fee to be paid prior to eligible greyhounds becoming 12 months of age. Greyhounds that have not won a maiden race will be ineligible to contest any event approved as an Age Restricted Classic within the AGRA Group Racing Calendar. AGRA has classified the following events as Age Restricted Classic Events: Hudson Pacific Maturity Classic 525m (The Meadows) Coffex Coffee Oaks 515m (Angle Park) Schweppes Derby 515m (Angle Park) Centrebet Vic Peters Classic 520m () Young Stars Classic 530m (Cannington) Macro Meats Laurels Classic 515m (Sandown Park) Silver Chief 525m (The Meadows) Newcastle Herald National Derby 515m (The Gardens) Dogpro National Futurity 515m (The Gardens) Macro Meats Bogie Leigh Futurity 520m (Albion Park) Brandons Queensland Derby 520m (Albion Park) WA Derby 530m (Cannington) Rapidvite Peter Mosman Classic 520m () WA Oaks 530m (Cannington) 19

20 Australian Greyhound Racing Association PRESIDENT Denise Fysh EXECUTIVE Officer Howard Ashton GROUP RACE CO-ORDINATOR Brenton Scott Member Organisations The Australian Greyhound Racing Association comprises in its membership all of the major racing bodies in Australia. AGRA seeks to promote and improve racing on a National basis and co-ordinates the Group Racing Calendar annually. Greyhound Racing SA (Angle Park, SA) Phone Brisbane GRC Inc (Albion Park, QLD) Phone Darwin GA of the NT Inc (Winnellie Park, NT) Phone Hobart GRC (Tattersall's Park, TAS) Phone Launceston GRC Inc (Tote Racing Centre, TAS) Phone Melbourne GRA (The Meadows, VIC) Phone Sandown GRC (Sandown Park, VIC) Phone (, NSW) Phone NSW NCA (The Gardens, NSW) Phone Greyhounds WA (Cannington, WA) Phone All AGRA correspondence and enquiries Should be directed to the Executive Officer, Howard Ashton PO BOX 2352 Regency Park, SA 5942 Publicity Officer Neil Brown Proudly sponsored by